Does anyone have a recommedation for ear guards? After BJJ and MMA training my ears are red and hurt when I try to sleep on them, so I want to get ear guards to prevent cauliflower ear and wanted to know if there was a particular pair/brand that was better than the rest. Thanks!
Brute Zero "G" ear guards are pretty popular. Trust me though...get a set! having your ears drained suck's A$$.
You can get them at alot of sports suppliers or mma dealers (more expensive) online I think they are around 30-40 Bucks?
Cool, thanks. Can anyone who has a pair confirm they are good? I ask because I read a review that said they we're to cumbersome and just all around bad.
ModestMMA said:
Cool, thanks. Can anyone who has a pair confirm they are good? I ask because I read a review that said they we're to cumbersome and just all around bad.
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What did the review say were the best?
I'm just going off what I have seen in the gym (that's why I said they were popular) My wrestling days are over and I never wore them when I did wrestle.
bell9440 said:
I have the brute shockwave earguards and they work well for me.plus the other guys in the gym say they get in the way less for them.
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Looks like I'll be getting those then. Thank you both very much for your imput!
Real men have Cauliflower ear
I am just kidding I have some in the lower part of my right ear, I got it when I was 15 and it hurt really bad, but now it has hardened and like a rock. The Brute headgear is really good, I don't use headgear anymore probably because I am retarded but oh well. I still have the old 1980 pair that are white. LOL
Phenom said:
Real men have Cauliflower ear
I am just kidding I have some in the lower part of my right ear, I got it when I was 15 and it hurt really bad, but now it has hardened and like a rock. The Brute headgear is really good, I don't use headgear anymore probably because I am retarded but oh well. I still have the old 1980 pair that are white. LOL
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You don't wear em cause chic's dig cauliflower ear! :lol:
I bought the Asics Head Gear about a month ago (only pair i could find in a sporting goods store). I have yet to use it though because no one in my gym uses headgear. Since i am the newest student i don't really want to walk around with a whole bunch of equipment on. I have had sore ears but nothing that resembles cauliflower ear.
Is there an interim stage between soreness and cauliflower? or is it just one day i have a sore ear and the next cauliflower ear?
Your ears will usually hurt, then they might start to swell a little bit, you can get it drained. Theres no real indicator I have seen guys get it after a couple of weeks and I hace seen guys that have been training for years and have little to none. It just depends but if your ear starts to swell you should look into getting it drained.
If you are rolling and someone gives you crap about wearing headgear that is retarded, just tell them you would rather not have your ears look like they got fed into a blender
Phenom said:
Your ears will usually hurt, then they might start to swell a little bit, you can get it drained. Theres no real indicator I have seen guys get it after a couple of weeks and I hace seen guys that have been training for years and have little to none. It just depends but if your ear starts to swell you should look into getting it drained.
If you are rolling and someone gives you crap about wearing headgear that is retarded, just tell them you would rather not have your ears look like they got fed into a blender
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Thanks for the info Phenom, the whole group of guys i train with are really cool, just don't want to be the new kid with the headgear, yet. once an ear starts to swell it will be a different story.
HalfNelson said:
Phenom said:
Your ears will usually hurt, then they might start to swell a little bit, you can get it drained. Theres no real indicator I have seen guys get it after a couple of weeks and I hace seen guys that have been training for years and have little to none. It just depends but if your ear starts to swell you should look into getting it drained.
If you are rolling and someone gives you crap about wearing headgear that is retarded, just tell them you would rather not have your ears look like they got fed into a blender
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Thanks for the info Phenom, the whole group of guys i train with are really cool, just don't want to be the new kid with the headgear, yet. once an ear starts to swell it will be a different story.
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Once your ears start to swell its too late. Then you have to get them drained...which is a painful hell in and of itself!
Scott123 said:
HalfNelson said:
Phenom said:
Your ears will usually hurt, then they might start to swell a little bit, you can get it drained. Theres no real indicator I have seen guys get it after a couple of weeks and I hace seen guys that have been training for years and have little to none. It just depends but if your ear starts to swell you should look into getting it drained.
If you are rolling and someone gives you crap about wearing headgear that is retarded, just tell them you would rather not have your ears look like they got fed into a blender
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Thanks for the info Phenom, the whole group of guys i train with are really cool, just don't want to be the new kid with the headgear, yet. once an ear starts to swell it will be a different story.
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Once your ears start to swell its too late. Then you have to get them drained...which is a painful hell in and of itself!
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Thanks for the heads up
ModestMMA said:
Does anyone have a recommedation for ear guards? After BJJ and MMA training my ears are red and hurt when I try to sleep on them, so I want to get ear guards to prevent cauliflower ear and wanted to know if there was a particular pair/brand that was better than the rest. Thanks!
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Toughen up p----. Dose them in rubbing alcohol and rub them regularly with a metal Brillo pad to reduce sensitivity.
p.s. Currently using:
JLab Epic Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds
They work pretty good. Initially, when I turn them on, I may get sketchy reception. I assume its scanning all the cars with bluetooth capability, in case I want to connect. Once its connected to my Galaxy S, I'm good. I do tend to keep it in the pocket that closest to the ear bud w/ the controls.
As for fit, durability, resistance to sweat? A+ I've never had them slip out of my ears, no matter how hard I'm running or working out. They are in-ear buds, with a very pliable ear hook, so there's no pinching or discomfort. If your ears get sweaty, you'll hear the squishy moisture sound, but not much else. As for how they handle sweat, the seals are excellent, so there is no rust or corrosion of any kind due to moisture.
